This image sums up what it has felt like all summer long. It’s from one of our favorite books about the global spa and bathing culture, from the Japanese Mushi-buro to the Eskimo sweat lodge to the Islamic hamam. And we do love a good hamam. Speaking of, have you explored our new hydrotherapy playground interactive map? You should. It’s fun. More fun though to actually be there …

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